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Surfactant

C14-15 ALKETH-8

CAS 68951-67-7 (generic)
58

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

A C14-15 alcohol ethoxylate non-ionic surfactant. Generally tolerated when purified, with the standard ethoxylate caveats around 1,4-dioxane.

Function

SURFACTANT - CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - SOLUBILIZING

Skin benefits

  • Cleansing/solubilizing

Known concerns

  • 1,4-dioxane residue
  • Mild irritation potential

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

Related surfactants

Same plant / compound family

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